Roger Scott discusses regional education issues and the decentralisation of the school inspectorate. He notes the location of the southwest region and division of the Brisbane region.
Roger Scott details his objections to Bjelke-Petersen's education policy including commentary on the SEMP and MACOS program. He describes how both educational programs were abolished, in part due to pressure group influence. He notes the subsequent parliamentary inquiry and select committee on education which criticised the influence of these groups.
Terry Mackenroth discusses his time as Treasurer, including a review of government charges, and increasing funding to social causes, health and education.
Joan Sheldon discusses education funding and the importance of education. She states her views on privatisation in the context of the debate surrounding the privatisation of school cleaners. She discusses the devolution of power to schools and principals.
Mike Horan discusses the Smart State policy. He outlines his role in establishing the James Cook University medical school, and the larger question of training doctors in Australia.
Bill Hayden discusses the origins of the reform group in 1977. He notes the differences between working and middle class people. He describes the dissatisfaction of the middle class with the Labor Party. He notes the lack of education opportunities for working class Queenslanders in the past.
Bill Hayden relates his feelings towards Trades Hall leader and Labor Party President Jack Egerton and reflects on Egerton's working style. He details his own political views and the fact that he was never really part of a faction despite his involvement in the foundation of the Centre Left.
Leigh Tabrett discusses reforms to the accreditation process and funding for non-state schools in the early 2000s, as well as policy regarding child protection and the status of schools as non-profit organisations.
